Industry News

MINNEAPOLIS—IDeaS updated its client experience with new enhancements to the IDeaS learning journey. This effort includes the implementation of live chat support, monthly live le

PHILADELPHIA—HHM Hotels promoted Dani Elhachem to chief operating officer, effective immediately. Having held over 10 years of senior and executive roles at HHM Hotels, Elhachem

ORLANDO, Florida—Auro Hotels announced the newest addition to its portfolio: the Courtyard by Marriott Orlando Airport. This property acquisition adds to its base in the Orlando

HYDE PARK, New York—Shaner Hotel Group, LP opened the Inn at Bellefield Residence Inn by Marriott International, a 136-room all-suite hotel. It’s located in New York’s Hudson

MIAMI BEACH/ORLANDO, Florida—Rentyl Resorts announced its collaboration with DaVinci Hospitality Group and Ferrari Group to brand and manage a new boutique hotel in Miami Beach.

WASHINGTON—AHLA Foundation, the charitable arm of the American Hotel and Lodging Association, launched a new platform to streamline its scholarship application process. The platf

LODGING brings you the third installment of our three-part Ownership Series, providing owner perspectives on various hot topics and industry trends. We speak with Jai Motwani of H

GERMANTOWN, Tennessee—McNeill Hotel Company (MHC) named current Vice President of Sales & Marketing Kim Knop as its director of business development, where she will work with

RALEIGH, North Carolina—Concord Hospitality announced the recent promotion of Crystal Thrasher to the position of vice president of HR services. In her new role, Thrasher will le

OTTUMWA, Iowa—Best Western Hotels & Resorts announced the opening of the Best Western Ottumwa Inn & Suites. The hotel is owned by Anil Chaudhari and includes 41 guestroom